브뤼셀의 상징인 오줌싸개 동상(네덜란드어: Manneken Pis)은 1619년 제롬 듀케뉴아가 만든 높이 약 60㎝의 청동상으로 꼬마 쥘리앙(프랑스어: Petit Julien)으로도 불린다. 14세기에 프라방드 제후의 왕자가 소변을 보고 적군을 모욕했다는 데에 유래한다. 세계 각국으로부터 이 청동상에 입히기 위한 옷들이 보내져와 때때로 옷을 입혀 놓기도 한다. 여러 가지 옷들은 왕의 집에 전시되어 있다.
Brussels’s most stylish ketje has over 800 outfits, incl. those of Nelson Mandela and Elvis Presley! His wardrobe containing gifts from around the world, is kept at the Museum of the City of Brussels.
This bronze statuette, created in the 17th century by J. Duquesnoy, embodies the irreverent spirit of Brussels. From being a public fountain, the little fellow has now become a legendary figure.
Mostly naked, sometimes dressed-up, always smaller than you think. This lump of leaky brass is maybe not the pride of Brussels, but the waffle vendors and pick-pockets love it.
Landmark of Brussels; in the vicinity of Grand Place and next to lots of shops, so no detour necessary. Don't be disappointed, he is smaller than you think. Lucky if you get to see him dressed up!
